CVE-2025-48387

tar-fs has issue where extract can write outside the specified dir with a specific tarball

Description

tar-fs provides filesystem bindings for tar-stream. Versions prior to 3.0.9, 2.1.3, and 1.16.5 have an issue where an extract can write outside the specified dir with a specific tarball. This has been patched in versions 3.0.9, 2.1.3, and 1.16.5. As a workaround, use the ignore option to ignore non files/directories.

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: mafintosh tar-fs
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/mafintosh/tar-fs/security/advisories/GHSA-8cj5-5rvv-wf4v
https://github.com/mafintosh/tar-fs/commit/647447b572bc135c41035e82ca7b894f02b17f0f

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-48387?
CVE-2025-48387 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-48387?
To fix CVE-2025-48387, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-48387 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-48387 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-48387?
CVE-2025-48387 affects mafintosh tar-fs.
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